Listed below are the approved requirements for the program from the official Academic Programs Catalog.
Students must consult their advisors to learn which specific requirements apply to their degree programs.
Following this section are the requirements as represented in Degree Navigator, MSU's online advising tool. The Degree Navigator section is only available for programs using Degree Navigator for degree certification.

College of Natural Science

Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program

Undergraduate Programs

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

The clinical laboratory sciences major is designed to prepare students for certification in medical technology/clinical laboratory science. The program includes courses in the biomedical laboratory sciences, communications, mathematics and statistics, and clinical laboratory sciences coupled with clinical practicum experiences. It is designed to prepare graduates for certification and immediate employment in clinical laboratories upon graduation by including a six-month hospital laboratory experience. Admission to this program is limited. Students seeking admission must complete the admission procedure outlined below.

The Bachelor of Science degree program in clinical laboratory sciences has been accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, Illinois 60018; phone (773) 714-8880.

Admission as a Junior

Enrollment in the clinical laboratory sciences major is limited. A new class is admitted at the junior level each fall semester. Students beyond junior standing may be considered for admission contingent upon the projected schedule for completion of the degree requirements and availability of clinical placement sites. Applications for admission are accepted at any time.

To be considered for admission, the applicant must meet the following minimal criteria, in addition to the College of Natural Science admission requirements:

Have an overall grade-point average of 2.5 or better including courses taken at other institutions.

Students may apply before attainment of the above criteria in order to demonstrate their intentions to major in clinical laboratory sciences, however their applications will not be processed until all requirements are fulfilled. Students who present other exceptional credentials but do not meet the grade-point criterion noted above may be considered for admission on a probationary basis.

Applications for admission to the clinical laboratory sciences major are reviewed by a committee of faculty. Factors considered by the Admission Committee in the applicant’s review and admission action are (1) academic record including grade-point averages in science and non-science courses, (2) grades for selected preclinical courses, (3) laboratory science exposure, (4) interview, and (5) compositions.

Academic Standards

To progress to the clinical phase of the curriculum, students must earn a grade-point average of 2.0 or higher in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics 463 and Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics 324, 417, and 435.

A specific statement of the policies for the clinical phase is provided in the Student Policies for Clinical Laboratory Science Students. These policies are provided to all students upon acceptance to the major, but may be obtained earlier from the Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program, 322 N. Kedzie Hall. Admitted students are responsible for knowing and adhering to these program policies.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

A minimum of 136 credits is required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences.

The University requirements for bachelor's degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog.

The University's Tier II writing requirement for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences major is met by completing Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics 455. That course is referenced in item 4. b. below.

Students who are enrolled in the College of Natural Science may complete the alternative track to Integrative Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences that is described in item 1. under the heading Graduation Requirements in the College statement. Certain courses referenced in requirement 4. below may be used to satisfy the alternative track.

The requirements of the College of Natural Science for the Bachelor of Science degree.

The credits earned in certain courses referenced in requirement 4. below may be counted toward College requirements as appropriate.

The following requirements for the major:

a.

Courses outside Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics (48 to 51 credits):

(1)

All of the following courses (31 credits):

BS

161

Cell and Molecular Biology

3

BS

171

Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory

2

CEM

141

General Chemistry

4

CEM

161

Chemistry Laboratory I

1

CEM

162

Chemistry Laboratory II

1

CEM

251

Organic Chemistry I

3

CEM

252

Organic Chemistry II

3

CEM

333

Instrumental Methods and Applications

3

MMG

463

Medical Microbiology

3

MMG

464

Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory

2

PHY

231

Introductory Physics I

3

PHY

232

Introductory Physics II

3

(2)

One of the following courses (3 credits):

MTH

124

Survey of Calculus I

3

MTH

132

Calculus I

3

(3)

One of the following courses (3 or 4 credits):

STT

200

Statistical Methods

3

STT

201

Statistical Methods

4

STT

231

Statistics for Scientists

3

STT

351

Probability and Statistics for Engineering

3

STT

421

Statistics I

3

(4)

One of the following, either (a) or (b) (4 or 6 credits):

(a)

BMB

401

Comprehensive Biochemistry

4

(b)

BMB

461

Advanced Biochemistry I

3

BMB

462

Advanced Biochemistry II

3

(5)

One of the following, either (a), (b), or (c) (4 credits):

(a)

PSL

250

Introductory Physiology

4

(b)

PSL

310

Physiology for Pre-Health Professionals

4

(c)

PSL

431

Human Physiology I

4

PSL

432

Human Physiology II

4

(6)

One of the following courses (3 credits):

MMG

201

Fundamentals of Microbiology

3

MMG

301

Introductory Microbiology

3

b.

All of the following Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics courses (52 credits):

BLD

204

Mechanisms of Disease

3

BLD

213

Application of Clinical Laboratory Principles

2

BLD

220

Preparing for a Health Professions Career

1

BLD

324

Fundamentals of Hematology, Hemostasis and Urinalysis

3

BLD

324L

Introductory Laboratory in Hematology, Hemostasis and Urinalysis

1

BLD

416

Clinical Chemistry

4

BLD

417

Quality Processes in Diagnostic Laboratory Testing

2

BLD

424

Advanced Hematology, Hemostasis, and Urinalysis

2

BLD

424L

Advanced Laboratory in Hematology, Hemostasis, and Urinalysis

1

BLD

430

Molecular Laboratory Diagnostics

2

BLD

433

Clinical Immunology and Immunohematology Laboratory

1

BLD

434

Clinical Immunology

3

BLD

435

Transfusion Medicine

2

BLD

442

Education and Management in the Clinical Laboratory

2

BLD

450

Eukaryotic Pathogens

3

BLD

455

Integrating Clinical Laboratory Science Discipline (W)

2

BLD

471

Advanced Clinical Chemistry Laboratory

3

BLD

472

Advanced Clinical Chemistry

1

BLD

473

Advanced Clinical Hematology and Body Fluids Laboratory

3

BLD

474

Advanced Clinical Hematology and Body Fluids

1

BLD

475

Advanced Clinical Immunology and Immunohematology Laboratory

2

BLD

476

Advanced Clinical Immunology and Immunohematology

1

BLD

477

Advanced Clinical Microbiology Laboratory

3

BLD

478

Advanced Clinical Microbiology

1

BLD

498

Focused Problems in Clinical Laboratory Science

2

BLD

498L

Infectious Disease Diagnostic Laboratory

1

During the clinical practicum, usually two semesters, the student may be required to relocate and/or commute to a clinical laboratory in an affiliated clinical facility.

Degree Requirements from Degree Navigator.

NOTE: Degree Navigator is an advising tool only and should not be viewed as a contract with the student.
Any questions about the requirements should be directed to an academic advisor.

College Distribution: 30 credits from courses numbered at the 300 and 400 levels. See academic advisor.

Requirement 35: Electives

Electives: 0 credits from Electives at Michigan State University and transfer coursework. This number can change based on the credits of the coursework taken to fulfill University, College, and Major requirements. Please contact your academic advisor with any questions.

Requirement 36: University Residency

University Residency: 30 credits from MSU coursework, 27 credits from MSU courses taken after reaching junior standing, 20 credits from courses offered by MSU while admitted to major & 20 of the last 30 credits must be MSU courses. Please see academic advisor.

Requirement 37

136 credits required to complete this degreeThe specified coursework in this program may not equal this total. The difference must be made up of open options which must be acceptable within the limits of this program. In cases of doubt, please consult an academic advisor.